Save some cash right there as long as the title comes back clean.

I want to provide the community with nice, clean rentals that add value to the community.

I'd like to add in something showing empathy but not too deep where it would irritate someone.

Also, I have the furnace and a/c units cleaned/inspected annually as well (at different times), since those are big ticket items to replace.

I also prefer to professionally clean the place before a new tenant.  

Convince yourself that this property has a clean title.Assuming the info is available to the public, I'd want to know what he paid for the property.

The more times you take a deep dive running the numbers getting experienced you can start using "paper napkin" numbers to make deal analysis easier/quicker.

I have very simple but extremely "it all depends" kind of questions, but if I provide these following details perhaps the answers can be black and white and not so grey.Ok so I'm a starting investor and my essential goal is to own ten 4-unit buildings (40 units total), and cash flow $10,000 a month, clean income after all expenses.

1) Deep skip trace including all relatives2) Hire a Private InvestigatorGood Luck

It will mess with you naturally, you might think someone is going behind your back closing deals et...And last you guys need split EVERYTHING 100% and make sure your partner understand finances and what it take sto keep business flowing, if hes bad with money and you are, you will end up fronting every time mailing need to done etc..And it will hurt your relationship...Both you and your partner need to know, it cost to keep phone lines on, buying your mailing list cost, sending mail will cost, you might hire a couple VAs to do small things.. that will cost,  cleaning your list up making sure your addresses are correct will cost, going to see clients will cost you..Theres alot to having a partner so think of these things when you get into business with someone...Iron all of these out from jump..And of course things happen maybe a family emegengy and your partner cant afford to put as much everytime...Just make sure you work all of it out...